Cat's adorable reaction to first snowfall

Published 5:05 AM CST Jan 21, 2013

Icy roads and slippery walks continue to pester adults this winter season. But for a cat, a first snow encounter is a moment of both excitement and wonder.

British YouTube uploader Jef Charles said they were sent home early from work on January 18 because of the snow. When he noticed that there were no cat paw prints in his yard, he decided to introduce his pet to one of winter's wonders.

Fletcher stepped out and got intrigued when his feline paws touched the fresh, uncompacted snowflakes. He tried catching and chasing the falling ice crystals, but it quickly melted on his nose.

Fletcher didn't mind the chilly weather. He bounced around the driveway and left feline markings in the thick blanket of snow.

The video of Fletcher's first Snow Day amassed more than 1 million views, since it was posted online.